Rebecca Fisher
Senior Research Fellow & Stroke Rehabilitation Portfolio Manager, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Biography
Dr Rebecca Fisher has both academic and corporate research experience. Having been awarded a First class Neuroscience BSc degree from the University of Nottingham, Rebecca carried out PhD and post doctoral research at the Institute of Neurology, University College London.
Focusing on the neurophysiology of movement disorders, Rebecca developed interests in upper limb problems experienced by stroke survivors. Rebecca then spent three years working in Industry investigating the neuropsychology of consumer behaviour and perception for Unilever R&D. She became increasingly passionate about the translation of scientific principles and understanding into real-world applications.
Rebecca is currently working on an NIHR funded CLAHRC stroke rehabilitation study, the crux of which is the translation of research findings into clinical practice.
Expertise Summary
Keywords:
neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, motor behaviour, olfaction, visuomotor and tactile perception, robot-assisted therapy, upper limb recovery following stroke, measuring excitability of reticulospinal pathways
Research Summary
Dr Fisher leads the implementation of stroke rehabilitation research into clinical practice, together with Professor Marion Walker. As part of Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research… read more
Dr Fisher was invited to give two presentations about CLAHRC research at the UK Stroke Forum, Glasgow, in December 2010:
- 'A Consensus on Early Supported Discharge. Collaborative Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC), Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire'
- 'Improving Stroke Services: implementing evidence into practice', Rebecca gave a presentation on 'Improving Post-hospital and Long Term Care: Early Supported Discharge'.
She was also invited to present "A Consensus on Stroke Early Supported Discharge" at The 11th International Conference on Integrated Care, Denmark, March 2011.
She has recently been invited to present the CLAHRC ESD work at the South West 'Joining forces' annual conference in Exeter, and at the New Frontiers in Stroke conference in London, where she will showcase the CLAHRC ESD study alongside key figures in Stroke research and to an audience of national key stakeholders.
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Recent Publications
Fisher RJ, Gaynor C, Kerr M, Langhorne P, Anderson C, Bautz-Holter E, Indredavik B, Mayo N, Power M, Rodgers H, Morten Rønning O, Widén Holmqvist L, Wolfe C, Walker M. (2011). A Consensus on Stroke Early Supported Discharge. Stroke. 42:1392-1397.
Fisher R and Walker M. (2011). Early Supported Discharge: an essential part of the stroke care pathway. Geriatric Medicine. 41(2). http://www.gerimed.co.uk/archive/detail/?id=391
Current Research
Dr Fisher leads the implementation of stroke rehabilitation research into clinical practice, together with Professor Marion Walker. As part of Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire (CLAHRC NDL), they collaborate with clinical and local authority partners across the East Midlands to promote the implementation of evidence-based stroke services.
She also manages Professor Marion Walker's dynamic research portfolio, which has gained both national and international recognition, including work investigating:
- The ability to dress after a stroke.
- The needs of stroke survivors residing in care homes
- The implementation of stroke early supported discharge (ESD) services - their work in this area alone has had a quick and successful impact at both local and national levels
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